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Definitions of shake
  1. verb
    move back and forth or sideways

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  2. noun
    a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

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  3. verb
    move or cause to move back and forth

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  4. noun
    grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
  5. noun
    building material used as siding or roofing

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  6. verb
    move with or as if with a tremor

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  7. noun
    causing to move repeatedly from side to side

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  8. verb
    get rid of
    "I couldn't shake the car that was following me"
  9. noun
    frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream

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  10. verb
    shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively

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  11. verb
    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
  12. noun
    a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

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  13. verb
    bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
    "He was shaken from his dreams" "shake the salt out of the salt shaker"
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  14. verb
    shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
    "shake one's head" "Don't shake your fist at me!"
  15. verb
    undermine or cause to waver
    "my faith has been shaken"
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Examples of shake
  • "I couldn't shake the car that was following me"
  • "He was shaken from his dreams"
  • "shake the salt out of the salt shaker"
  • "shake one's head"
  • "Don't shake your fist at me!"
  • "my faith has been shaken"
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